Alkyl Sulphates
Griton DSA
Product Summary
Description: Sodium Lauryl SulphateAppearance: Liquid
Activity: 28%
Viscosity: 100
Background
Griton DSA is fatty alcohol sulphate neutralised as a sodium salt. This product offers good detergency and wetting and is mainly used in cosmetic and toiletry applications. This product is compatible with other anionic and nonionic surfactants. However, as with other products of this chemical type, they tend to hydrolyse in acidic environments.
Sales Specification Items
Appearance @ 25°C : White Slurry
Surface active matter % (Eq wgt 296 ) : 27—30
pH (5% aqueous) : 8.0 to 10.0
Physical and Chemical Data
Composition: Alkyl sulphate
Type of Salt: Sodium
Specific Gravity @ 20°C: 1.041
Solubility in Water @ 20°C: Soluble
Pour Point °C: 12
Viscosity – m Pa.s. @ 40°C: 220
Odour: Faint
Flash Point °C – Closed Cup: >100
Packaging
Griton DSA can be supplied in bulk road tankers, IBC’s or in 200kg, 125Kg and 25Kg net drums.
Storage
Stainless steel, polyethylene or glass lined equipment is necessary for the storage of Griton DSA in order to prevent corrosion and subsequent contamination. Due to the physical nature of this product the preferred storage conditions are around 30°C.
Handling & Safety
A Material Safety Data Sheet giving full information on the safe handling of Griton DSA is available on request.